FLOOD WARNING NOBLE COUNTY
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville
* from Wednesday afternoon until further notice.
* At 8 PM Tuesday the stage was 5.8 feet and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage Wednesday
afternoon and crest near 6.2 feet around 8 AM Thursday May 2.
* At 6.0 feet...Water approaches some houses around Skinner Lake,
especially along State Road 8.
Heavy rain tracking through the region Tuesday evening, paired
additional rounds of rain in the forecast, are expected to result
in minor river flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too deep
to allow safe passage. Never allow children to play in or near flood
waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or local media for further
statements and updated forecasts.
Detailed river forecasts and more information can be found on the
internet at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes.
All times are in Eastern Time. This statement will be updated in
about 24 hours or sooner if necessary.
Address/Location
Noble County EMA & 911 Center
109 N York St
Albion, IN 46701
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 260-347-7378
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